The following are components of the Collaboration skill set:

Collaboration (PWR):
  • Work effectively with others
  • Acknowledge authority and take direction
  • Cooperate for a common purpose
  • Use teamwork and leadership skills effectively

Communication (PWR):
  • Communicate and interact effectively with people who have different primary languages

Global & Cultural Awareness (PWR):
  • Interact effectively with and respect the diversity of different individuals, groups and cultures
  • Recognize the interdependent nature of our world

Required Reading:


Teamwork in the Classroom

University of Maine: Effective Communication

Additional Useful Information:


Executive Planet - International Business Culture

Principles of Effective Interpersonal Communication

Classroom Assignment - Student Activity & Assessment:


Team Member Evaluation

Team building - hexagon activity

7th & 8th - AVID

Book Club Project - Elementary



Team building - good for all classrooms

NASA team activity

Test Review using team activity

Group 4 Project - IB Chemistry

MYP Cultural Guide - MS


Culture Quest - HS

Using teamwork with online tutorials

Team Player with Special Olympics

Multimedia team project - Napoleon Movie Trailer

Team Video - Rubric

HS Math - Line of Best Fit



Introduction to Teamwork Activity